Tag: Michael Vick

Eli Manning ranks Ben Roethlisberger above three all-time great QBs

Eli Manning chose Ben Roethlisberger over Philip Rivers, Drew Brees, and Michael Vick, showing his respect for the Steelers legend.

Michael Vick, Philip Rivers, and Drew Brees all have one thing in common—former New York Giants QB Eli Manning would take former Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger over every one of them.

Manning was asked which quarterback he would take when given two options, not knowing who would come next. He kicked off his first three selections by choosing Roethlisberger three straight times—over Rivers, Brees, and Vick—until finally selecting his brother Peyton Manning over the legendary Steelers QB.

Manning is one of the most accomplished Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks in recent history, defeating who many consider to be the G.O.A.T. of the National Football League, QB Tom Brady, in two separate head-to-head Super Bowl matchups—though Manning actually chose Brady to surpass his brother in the final selection of all-time quarterbacks.

Roethlisberger is no stranger to Super Bowl championships, winning two himself in Super Bowl XL and XLIII. In some ways, Eli and Big Ben are more alike than people realize—both favoring their two Super Bowl wins over personal accolades.

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Saints legend’s new dream: Leading his alma mater to a national championship

Reggie Bush led USC to a national championship as a player, and his newest desire is to deliver another college football title as a coach:

Reggie Bush made his name as one of the most electrifying college football players of all time at University of Southern California before being drafted by the New Orleans Saints. Bush is now looking to make his return to his alma mater but as a head coach.

There’s precedent for his hope.

Deion Sanders recently rose to prominence for excelling with limited coaching experience at Jackson State before moving to the University of Colorado. Tennessee State hired Eddie George in 2021. This past offseason, Michael Vick (Norfolk State) and Desean Jackson (Deleware State) were also hired.

Alabama State’s Eddie Robinson Jr. doesn’t have the profile of the previously mentioned players, but his journey is most reflective of Bush’s desires. Both men stayed connected to football after retirement through being involved in media. Most importantly, Robinson Jr. has been given the chance to lead his alma mater.

Bush’s ultimate goal is to “come back and be the head coach of USC at some point and help lead USC to a national championship.” His desire doesn’t just stop at USC. He reached out to Sacramento State about their vacancy this offseason as well.

Bush doesn’t have any experience coaching but likely sees other former players get opportunities with the same resume. Now that Bush has made his desire to coach known, he will be on the radar for any school trying to make that kind of splash. One thing to watch is will he try to build any coaching experience to make himself more attractive for head coaching openings. Maybe he’ll replace Lincoln Riley at USC some day, but for now he’s searching for his first opportunity to lead a program.

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Delaware State head coach DeSean Jackson on sidelines for Eagles vs. Packers wild card game

Delaware State head coach DeSean Jackson on sidelines for Eagles vs. Packers wild card game

The Eagles love to host college coaches on select NFL game days, and Sunday’s wild-card contest against Green Bay saw a new local head coach and former legendary receiver on the sidelines. Delaware State head coach and future Eagles Hall of Famer DeSean Jackson was on the sidelines for pregame activities.

Jackson and Michael Vick went from being teammates to rivals after the former Eagles became MEAC head coaches.

Jackson officially retired as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles last December.

A three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver with Philadelphia, Jackson was honored as the Honorary Captain of the Eagles showdown against the 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field.

Jackson is sixth in Eagles history with 379 catches and third with 6,512 receiving yards.

The Hornets lost 38-19 to Norfolk State in the MEAC last season.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid’s advice for former players starting their head coaching careers

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid’s advice for former players starting their head coaching careers | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has inspired many former players to pursue coaching careers. He recently spoke with reporters about two more former players, DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick, who were named head coaches in college football.

“Listen, I’m proud of them (DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick). Michael’s – both of them have been kind of into that. DeSean, you know, he came up kind of close where I grew up, and so I know a lot of people that worked with him. His dad was real involved at that time, so I think it’s great to see him have an opportunity to do it.” said Reid. “I knew somewhere that was in his plan. Both of them are very smart, innately very smart, just they’ve been blessed that way. They don’t forget anything; they could handle a game plan like that (snaps), and I think they’ll do great as a head coach. They have good people skills, and recruiting is a big part of that.”

Vick, recently hired as Norfolk State’s head coach, received a congratulatory video message from Reid. DeSean Jackson, the new head coach of Delaware State University, also played under Reid in Philadelphia to start his playing career.

“I’ve been fortunate to stay in touch with both of them (DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick). I’ve had a chance to talk to the people that were hiring them, so it was – they have my full support,” said Reid. “I know they’re going to do great. The university is supporting them right now, which is a beautiful thing. They obviously went in there and impressed them, so that’s about half the battle. This whole recruiting thing, I don’t understand all that, but I know it’ll be a great challenge for all these guys, all these head coaches at the college level.”

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Reid could potentially lose some assistant coaches and coordinators this offseason as several NFL head coaching positions have opened up since the end of the regular season.

Michael Vick opens up on Ravens QB Lamar Jackson breaking his record

Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick opened up on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson breaking his single season rushing record

The Baltimore Ravens have seen quarterback Lamar Jackson break many records throughout his NFL career. The former Louisville star has taken the league by storm and improved in every season he’s played.

Jackson accomplished a significant milestone during Baltimore’s Week 17 win over the Houston Texans, breaking Michael Vick’s single-season quarterback rushing record. Vick weighed in on his broken record, praising Jackson but saying it did sting a little.

Jackson will have plenty more time to add to his newfound accomplishment, as he has yet to hit 30 years old and still has plenty of great football left in the tank. Whether someone can catch up to Jackson remains to be seen, but as Vick said, all records are meant to be broken.

WATCH: Lamar Jackson’s reaction to breaking all-time QB rushing record

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is no stranger to breaking records since he entered the NFL in 2018. Jackson has been widely regarded as the best-ever runner at the quarterback position for some time now, but that was cemented on …

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is no stranger to breaking records since he entered the NFL in 2018. Jackson has been widely regarded as the best-ever runner at the quarterback position for some time now, but that was cemented on Christmas Day when Jackson passed Michael Vick for the most rushing yards by a quarterback in NFL history.

Jackson’s reaction to breaking the record was captured on the newest episode of “Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North.”

Jackson’s unmatched ability as a quarterback runner has been held against him throughout his career, dating back to his time at Louisville. Suggestions that he should switch to wide receiver littered the pre-draft process for the Heisman-winning quarterback. Jackson has since proven that not only is he the best runner the position has ever seen, but he is also one of the best passers.

Jackson’s 121.6 passer rating for the 2024 season is the highest this year and the second highest of all time, behind only Aaron Rodgers’ 122.5 passer rating in 2011 with the Green Bay Packers. Jackson has the chance to claim the top spot against the Cleveland Browns this Saturday in the final game of the regular season.

Jackson could be in line to win his third MVP award as well, though he is currently behind Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in betting odds.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid sends a special message to former quarterback Michael Vick

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid sends a special message to former quarterback Michael Vick | @EdEastonJr

The Andy Reid coaching tree may have added another branch recently, with a former player named as a college football head coach. The Kansas City Chiefs are off this weekend due to their Christmas Day victory, but Reid’s presence was felt through a special congratulatory message to Michael Vick on the FOX NFL Sunday pregame show.

Vick was recently hired as the new head coach for the Norfolk State Spartans and was ending his tenure as an analyst on the network, but not before they surprised him with a video.

“Michael Vick: The new head coach of Norfolk State. Man, is that school lucky to have you? You’re gonna do a great job. (Those) kids are fortunate to have you, probably most of all, to learn from, and you’ll be awesome,” said Reud. You’ll be great for the University, and I love ya, and I know you’re gonna do a great job for ’em.” So all the best going forward, and I’m now a Norfolk fan.”

This was a heartfelt gesture by Reid for Vick, whom he coached while with the Philadelphia Eagles from 2009 to 12. Reid notably gave Vick another chance after being briefly out of the league.

Report: Former Ravens WR DeSean Jackson nearing deal to become Delaware State head coach

Former Ravens WR DeSean Jackson is nearing a deal to become the new head football coach at Delaware State University

Desean Jackson and Michael Vick could go from teammates to rivals after Pete Thamel reports that the former Eagles wide receiver is finalizing a deal to become a head coach at Delaware State University.

Jeff Lightsy Jr first reported the news.

Jackson officially retired as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles last December.

A three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver with Philadelphia, Jackson was honored as the Honorary Captain of the Eagles showdown against the 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field.

Jackson is sixth in Eagles history with 379 catches and third with 6,512 receiving yards.

The Hornets suffered a 38-19 loss to Norfolk State in the MEAC competition last season, and the hire would ensure that Vick and Jackson face off once a season.

Report: Former Eagles WR DeSean Jackson nearing deal to become Delaware State head coach

Pete Thamel reports that former Eagles wide receiver Desean Jackson is nearing deal to become Delaware State head coach

Desean Jackson and Michael Vick could go from teammates to rivals after Pete Thamel reports that the former Eagles wide receiver is finalizing a deal to become a head coach at Delaware State University.

Jeff Lightsy Jr first reported the news.

Jackson officially retired as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles last December.

A three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver with Philadelphia, Jackson was honored as the Honorary Captain of the Eagles showdown against the 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field.

Jackson is sixth in Eagles history with 379 catches and third with 6,512 receiving yards.

The Hornets suffered a 38-19 loss to Norfolk State in the MEAC competition last season, and the hire would ensure that Vick and Jackson face off once a season.

Lamar Jackson passes Michael Vick for most rushing yards by QB in NFL history

Baltimore Ravens signal-caller Lamar Jackson passes Michael Vick for most rushing yards by a quarterback in NFL history

The Ravens have won all four of Jackson’s career games, and Gamescom has played against them, including the postseason. In those four games, the Texans. Jackson completed 73.9 percent of four games for a combined 747 yards, seven touchdowns, and one interception. He’s also run for two scores and amassed 271 yards on 43 carries.

Jackson is a dynamic dual-threat quarterback and made history on Sunday early in the third quarter. Jackson entered Sunday needing 87 rushing yards to surpass former NFL quarterback and new Norfolk State head coach Michael Vick (6,109) for the most QB rushing yards in NFL history.

With his 87 yards, Jackson now has 6,110 yards rushing, which puts him ahead of Vick (6,109).

Jackson eclipsed Vick in 41 fewer NFL games.

With Baltimore comfortable ahead in Week 17, Jackson has 3 Total touchdowns, nine completions for 166 yards, two passing touchdowns, four rushes for 87 yards, and one rushing touchdown.